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Clarendon’s ‘boys of fall’ are getting the job done in the District 2-1A race.

The 48-0 shutout of the Lockney Longhorns in Bronco Stadium Friday night set the scene for a goal not achieved in three decades. 

The win put the Broncos on top of their district race and in great contention to bring home a District championship outright next Friday night against Panhandle.  The 500 plus total yards racked up by the Broncos was impressive and overpowered the 67 yards that the Longhorns recorded.

All of the Bronco points were achieved in the first half of play with 34 points scored in the opening period.

“We came out and blew them away in the first quarter,” head coach Gary Jack said.

“Our defense played great.  We held them to three and out and turned around and scored touchdowns.” 

Quarterback Johnny Gaines and Bradley Watson teamed up for the first two Bronco scores early in the game that went 59 and 72 yards.  Mike Crump ran it in from 38 yards out for another touchdown, and brother Chris Crump got in on the action with a seven-yard run for six.

Charleston Harris, Wes Williams, and Gaines sealed the Bronco win with touchdowns before the break.

“We scored real quick on our first five possessions. Because of our lead, we were able to run the clock in the second half and all of our JV kids got in the game. Everyone played well.”
Jack noted that the defense did a great job holding Lockney under 100 yards on the night, and the offensive line was sharp once again. 

“We overwhelmed them,” Jack said.

“Chris Schultz had two sacks, Jacob Pigg had a fumble recovery, and Chris Crump had two sacks.  Johnny Gaines had an interception, and Bradley Watson made some great catches.” 
Jack also noted that R.J. Nino, Jayson Pigg, Jacob Pigg, Trent White, and David Roberts did a great job on the line and gave Gaines good pass protection throughout the night.
Jack is proud of the way the Broncos are playing and the success they have had this season. 

“We have a great group of seniors,” Jack said.  “They have great leadership – the best by far that I have seen in my time here.” 
Jack also credits the coaching staff for the great season. 

“Our coaching staff has been great. Clarendon has a lot of talent, but it takes great coaches, too.”

The Broncos will take on Panhandle Friday night and a out-right District title is on the line for the Broncos. 

“We haven’t won a District Championship since 1981,” Jack said. “We have been in the play offs for four years straight.  We want to win the Panhandle game and go in as the number one seed.  That will give us a bye in the first round of the play offs.” 

Jack knows the Panthers can be a tough opponent.

“They have struggled some this season, but they always play hard.”

The game will be played November 5 in Panhandle beginning at 7:30 pm and will be the last regular season game for the Broncos.

By Tangela Copelin

Amidst much excitement Friday night, the 2010 Hedley Owls made school play-off history by beating the Happy Cowboys 52 to 30.

The Owls still have one district game left to play on Friday at 7:30 in Groom against the Tigers, but regardless of the outcome the Owls are still headed to the play-offs for the first time since Hedley began playing six-man football.

The excitement began with Chris Blackburn recovering a fumble allowing Hedley senior Reid Copelin to run  the first TD of the game. Even though the PAT by Coltin Kingston was unsuccessful, the Owls were still pumped and continued with Blackburn once again pumping up the Owls with an on-side recovery.

From there, with some tough blocking by the big boys – Austin Adams and Seth Ruthardt – senior Brandon Benton ran the ball to within a few yards, allowing Copelin to once again score with Kingston’s PAT being successful. For a third time, Blackburn jump-started the Owls with an on-side recovery. Kingston then passed the ball to senior Jacob Widener for a TD, and his PAT was successful, putting the Owls up 22 to 0 at the end of the first quarter.

From that point, the Hedley boys kept control of the game that made Owl play-off History.
Defensive stats were: Benton with 8 solo tackles and 2 assists; Blackburn 5 solos; and 4 assists; Kinston 4 solo and 3 assists; Copelin 4 solos and 2 assists; Widener 3 solo and 2 assists; Nicco Bennett 2 solos, 3 assists, and one interception; and freshman Kyle Lindsey had one solo tackle.

Offensively the team had 259 rushing yards with Blackburn having 115; Copelin 84 yards and 2 TDs; Benton 54 yards; and Kingston 6 yards. Receiving the team had 230 yards with Widener having 71 yards and 2 TD’s; Benton having 62 yards and 2 TD’s; and Copelin having 66 yards for 1 TD.

Everyone needs to come out and support the Owls this Friday, November 5, as Owls once again try to make history by beating the Groom Tigers for the district championship.